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Kodiak community digs deeper into Alutiiq history

by Heather Hintze on Aug 02, 13:33

With the summer sun beating down on them, students and volunteers rolled up their sleeves to begin uncovering pieces of Alutiiq history. For almost 20 years, the Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak has hosted a community archaeological dig at sites around the island. For the third year, the team is excavating the Kashaveroff site near Womens […]

Local

Chugiak avenges loss, beats Kenai in title game

by KTVA Sports on Aug 02, 12:23

It took a loss to Kenai in the first game of a double-elimination title series to spark the Chugiak Mustangs to a 6-0 win over the Twins in the Alaska Legion state tournament. Kenai, who lost in the first round to South on July 28, won four elimination games in a row to rise out […]

Local

Heads Up: Alaska coaches get certified in concussion safety program

by KTVA Sports on Aug 02, 11:46

Keegan Baker loves to play tackle football. “You get to tackle people,” said Keegan, who plays tight end for the Chugiak Mustangs U-10 team that took part in the annual Football Jamboree, hosted by Alaska Boys and Girls Clubs. Keegan has played tackle football for the last two years, and injuries are the farthest thing from […]

Local

Yukon Quest purse announced; officials will offer at least $115,000

by Associated Press on Aug 02, 11:16

Race officials will offer at least $115,000 to the winner of the 2016 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports (http://bit.ly/1IxH2n4 ) that race officials announced the purse on Friday. Last year’s purse was $127,110, including $12,110 left over from the 2014 race. Fundraisers and sponsorships help fill out the purse. […]

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2nd annual ‘Stop the Violence’ block party: ‘We all can play a role’

by Eric Ruble on Aug 01, 19:02

The group We Are Anchorage hosted a block party in the parking lot of the Northway Mall on Saturday. The event, called “Stop the Violence,” aimed to gather people from across the city to take action against the recent violent crimes involving Anchorage’s youth. “It doesn’t matter what you look like, what part of town […]

Forecasts

Weekend weather forecast, Aug. 1

by KTVA Weather on Aug 01, 18:50

Anchorage Expect plenty of sunshine on tap for the weekend as high pressure is in control of our weather pattern. This will leave our temperatures well above normal into the low 70s. Kenai Peninsula & Prince William Sound Mostly sunny skies with a few clouds from time to time will be the weather story for […]

Sci/Tech

Web Extra: An inside look at Alaska’s renewable island

by Hope Miller on Aug 01, 12:23

Planted on Pillar Mountain, Kodiak’s six wind turbines are a fixture in the community. At 80 meters tall each — a bit smaller than a football field — they perch above the town and serve as a symbol for the area’s movement toward renewable energy. In fact, Kodiak Electric Association — which serves the City of […]

Sports

Palmer golfer takes bronze at Special Olympics World Games

by Megan Mazurek on Aug 01, 12:05

A golfer from Palmer is a bronze medal winner at the Special Olympics World Games. Garrett Stortz, 24, played in four 18-rounds of golf at Griffith Park. Stortz is a level 5 golfer and improved his personal best every day of play throughout the competition. It was something his coach, Scott Johnson, always knew was […]

Anchorage/Mat-Su

UPDATE: Playground fire at Alpenglow Elementary considered suspicious

by Sierra Starks on Aug 01, 11:33

Two months after a playground fire at a South Anchorage elementary school, the Anchorage School District is reporting another playground destroyed by flames. Crews responded to the fire on the Alpenglow Elementary School grounds just after 8:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the Anchorage Fire Department dispatch. Photos released by the Anchorage School District show charring […]

With the election of Anchorage’s new mayor, Ethan Berkowitz, comes a new administration. All this week during the 6 p.m. Evening News, KTVA be interviewing newly appointed department heads about their plans for the future of Anchorage. Friday, we were joined by Paul Alcantar, the new director for Solid Waste Services. Alcantar touched on the […]

Anchorage/Mat-Su

Berkowitz names new Anchorage Public Transit Director

by KTVA CBS 11 News on Jul 31, 21:55

Anchorage’s new mayor has announced another addition to his transition team. Mayor Ethan Berkowitz chose Jody Karcz as the new Public Transit Director for the Municipality of Anchorage, according to a statement from the mayor’s office. She will replace current director Tom Wilson, who retired July 14, People Mover said in a statement. The Public […]

Local

East High School moves closer to playing football on campus

by Dave Leval on Jul 31, 21:41

Canyan Linderman loves football, especially for East High School. “It feels amazing to put on the wings,” Linderman said, who is entering his senior season at cornerback. Linderman and the Thunderbirds want to improve on last season’s dismal 1-7 record. This year’s team is excited about the upcoming season, and not just for what may […]

Alaska

Army’s top enlisted soldier visits JBER, talks future with soldiers

by Bonney Bowman on Jul 31, 19:50

At a time of uncertainty for many of Alaska’s soldiers, one of the U.S. Army’s top leaders is in the state to address their concerns. Sgt. maj. of the Army Dan Dailey visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson today, where 2,600 soldiers will be cut over the next couple years. As the top enlisted soldier in the Army, […]

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says Alaskans will have the chance to meet with staff members from her office during the month of August in several southcentral and southeastern communities. Staff will meet with those who have “concerns about issues and policies related to the federal government” and collect casework requests for Murkowski or other federal agencies […]

Alaska

Artist casts bodies in Bethel to highlight mental health

by Daysha Eaton / KYUK Radio on Jul 31, 17:53

This story originates from KYUK Public Media and was published with permission BETHEL — An artist is creating life-sized sculptures of Alaskans to tell the story of those who struggle with mental health. Sarah Davies travelled to one of the state’s most vulnerable regions, recently for a project called, ‘100 Stone’. She’s attempting to highlight the […]

Anchorage/Mat-Su

UPDATE: Missing Anchorage woman located

by KTVA CBS 11 News on Jul 31, 17:02

UPDATE: Danielle McCall has been found, Anchorage police say. “Soldotna Police made contact with her last night,” a release from the Anchorage Police Department says. Original story The Anchorage Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Danielle McCall, 25, was last seen in the Muldoon Road area on Wednesday, July […]

Alaska

Coast Guard honors teenage plane crash survivor

by Associated Press on Jul 31, 15:53

The U.S. Coast Guard has honored the teenage survivor of a plane crash near Juneau for helping other passengers and attracting the attention of rescuers. Jose Vazquez, of Puerto Rico, received a recognition letter from the head of the Coast Guard in Alaska on Thursday. Vazquez was one of four passengers on the plane bound […]

Alaska

Appeals court affirms conviction of woman in hot sauce case

by Associated Press on Jul 31, 13:17

An Alaska appeals court has affirmed the conviction of an Anchorage woman whom prosecutors said used a videotape of herself punishing her son to try to get on the “Dr. Phil” show. Jessica Beagley in 2011 was convicted of misdemeanor child abuse for punishing her adopted Russian son by putting hot sauce into his mouth. […]

National

Alaskans help Special Olympics athletes hear at World Games

by Megan Mazurek on Jul 31, 13:05

An Alaskan doctor and her daughter are helping some Special Olympics athletes hear for the first time. Joyce Sexton, an audiologist from Anchorage, and her daughter Irene are volunteering at the World Games in the Healthy Athletes program. In the past week, volunteers have given free medical exams to more than 4,000 athletes from around […]

Anchorage/Mat-Su

UPDATE: Man killed in Seward Highway crash identified

by KTVA CBS 11 News on Jul 31, 12:51

Update: Aug. 1, 5 p.m. Alaska State Troopers have identified the individual killed in a fatal crash on the Seward Highway near Portage Friday afternoon. John Zollner III, 55, of Anchorage, was killed in the crash. His next of kin were on scene and notified of his death. On Saturday, KTVA spoke to family members […]